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LOT 0847
Late Roman Bronze Cosmetic Set
4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (12.92 grams, 94 mm).
Comprising: sturdy tweezers with chamfered edges to the arms, thn spike, mounting ring. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
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Roman Glass Unguentarium
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £65
With plano-convex body and dimple base, tall slender neck, folded rim; iridescent green surface. 78 grams, 15 cm
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
This kind of toilet bottle was called ‘candlestick unguentarium’ by the academics due to the shape of its neck. This specific type, with its transparent grayish green glass, is especially found in Roman Cyprus (Hayes's fabric 2 of Cypriot blown glass). -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone of a Theatre Mask
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
With a New Comedy, The Cook Type theatre mask, facing with open mouth; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.39 grams, 10 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Roman Pale Green Iridescent Glass Vessel
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
With tall conical neck, squat body with deep shoulder, dimple base. 31.21 grams, 10.5 cm
Previously from a German private collection. Acquired Sotheby's, London, 13 & 14 July 1981, no.414 (part). From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages.
